What is Fat Pad Syndrome? Fat Pad Syndrome, also known as Hoffa’s Syndrome, is a painful condition caused by inflammation and irritation of the fat pad located under the kneecap. This can lead to knee pain and difficulty with normal activities. Anatomy/Biomechanics Boundaries Attachments Metabolic influence of the Infrapatellar fat pad Physiology/Clinical Illustration Diagnostic and…
What is an Intraspinal Synovial Cyst? An intraspinal synovial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops within the spinal canal. These cysts are non-cancerous and typically occur in the lumbar spine, which is the lower portion of the back. Intraspinal synovial cysts are rare, and they can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs….
Introduction Trochanteric bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the bursa sac located near the greater trochanter, which is the bony protrusion on the upper part of the femur or thigh bone. The bursa sac is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between the muscles, tendons, and bones around…
Introduction Spinal subluxation is a condition that occurs when one or more of the vertebrae in the spine become misaligned or move out of their normal position. This can cause pressure on the nerves and interfere with the normal functioning of the body. While chiropractors and some other healthcare providers believe in the concept of…
What is transient synovitis? What causes transient synovitis? Who gets transient synovitis? What are the signs & symptoms of transient synovitis? What tests are used to diagnose transient synovitis? What can you expect from these tests? How is transient synovitis treated? Physiotherapy treatment in Transient synovitis Why select Children’s Colorado for your child’s transient synovitis?…
What is a Cervical Degenerative Disc disease? Cervical degenerative disc disease is a condition in which gradual degeneration of the intervertebral disc due to age-related wear and tear which causes Neck pain with or without radiating arm pain. Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine usually develops in aging people uniformly in terms of patient…
What Is Shoulder Impingement? Shoulder impingement syndrome develops when there is a narrowing of the subacromial space in the joint. Shoulder impingement syndrome happens at the top of the shoulder joint. Shoulder impingement occurs when the top and outer edge of your shoulder blade, called the acromion when rubs against (“impinges on”) or pinches your…
What is Arthritis mutilans? Arthritis mutilans is also known as pencil-in-cup disfigurement, arthritis mutilans is the most severe form of psoriatic arthritis. Arthritis mutilans takes place in five percent of cases with psoriatic arthritis & affects fingers & toes. Arthritis mutilans is a rare disease including serious inflammation hurting the joints of the hands &…
What Is The Difference Between Bone Pain and Muscle Pain?
Osteopenia is a loss of bone mineral density (BMD) that exhausts bones. It is more usual in individuals older than 50, specifically women. Osteopenia does not have any kind of signs or symptoms, but a painless screening test may measure bone strength. Certain lifestyle changes may help a person to preserve bone density and prevent…
